What gig did you go to last night?

[CarbonClem]

I went to one of the Mumford and Sons album launch gigs last night at Bath Forum - my wife is a fan.
45 minute set of the new album and three old tracks was good value for £20. Especially for a stadium level act. They get a lot of hate, but meh.

 

[matticus]

Im going to an album launch in an actual Local Bike Shop Record Store tomorrow - I'm absurdly over-excited! Perhaps cos I haven't been in a record shop since C*vid, and they sell coffee/beer, and it just seems like a cool "Muso" thing to do.

If the album/show are any good I'll post details

Morning after .... what a great little event! Aussie trio Howling Bells release their first album in 10+ years. A very cool 20+mins from a very slick trio on a tiny stage. Beer sold.

After the ritual signing-of-the CD, we flicked through the shop's LP racks for half-an-hour (beers in hand), reminiscing about old band loves, shouting "You MUST listen to this sometime!". Then stumbled off for a cheap chinese and more story-swapping. A super evening out !!!

A nice review (with video links): https://echoesanddust.com/2026/02/howling-bells-strange-life/
Setting Sun - the wonderful debut single you may remember them from -
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gho30Hx59z0

A New Track -
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St7vtZMOe6o

 

[matticus]

I went to one of the Mumford and Sons album launch gigs last night at Bath Forum - my wife is a fan.
45 minute set of the new album and three old tracks was good value for £20. Especially for a stadium level act. They get a lot of hate, but meh.

Just seen this! Must be the season for these. Quite like MandS - screw the haters!
P.s. I'm paying less than £20 ;⁠-⁠)

 

[CarbonClem]

Not a gig, but related. I went to see the play 'The Battle' in Birmingham last night, the story of Blur vs. Oasis. Good fun and nice bit of nostalgia. Matthew Horne in the lead role.